Apogee is now carrying TeleMetrum starter kits

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 # Hobby Rocketry #
 
 The motivation for the circuits and software you will find on this site is
-our loosely-knit group's shared interest in hobby rocketry.  Rather than 
-try to introduce the hobby to you here, we note that John Coker 
+our loosely-knit group's shared interest in hobby rocketry.  This very brief
+[Ted presentation by Steve Jurvetson](http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jurvetson_on_model_rocketry.html)
+quickly conveys at least part of why we do this.  John Coker 
 has published an excellent 
 [overview of hobby rocketry](http://www.jcrocket.com/welcome.shtml) 
 on his web site.  Keith has also put together some useful notes about the 
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 # Projects #
 
 * [TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) 
-is our primary project, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with improved sensor 
-complement and bidirectional RF telemetry link.
+is our primary project, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter with
+GPS and bidirectional RF telemetry link.
 
 * [TeleDongle](TeleDongle/) 
 is a simple RF interface for use in ground stations interacting with rockets
@@ -62,6 +63,15 @@ the set of hardware projects here.
 was Bdale's original project here, a dual-deploy rocketry altimeter.  One 
 prototype was built, but never flown.  This project is now indefinitely on hold.
 
+# Where to Buy #
+
+All Altus Metrum products are available from the 
+[Garbee and Garbee](http://auric.gag.com) web store.  
+[TeleMetrum](TeleMetrum/) starter kits are also now available from 
+[Apogee Components](http://www.apogeerockets.com/Altus_Metrum_GPS.asp).
+
+# [Using Altus Metrum Products](Uses) #
+
 # Participants #
 
 * [Bdale Garbee](http://gag.com/~bdale)
@@ -76,9 +86,16 @@ start.  Finding a local [NAR Section](http://nar.org/NARsect.html) or
 [Tripoli](http://tripoli.org) Prefecture is a good idea, since you can
 learn a lot and see some great flights by showing up at a club launch.
 
-As we make progress, you can read about it in our [News](News) feed.
-We also hang out on IRC channel #altusmetrum on irc.oftc.net if you have
-questions that aren't answered here.
+As we make progress, you can read about it in our [News](News) feed.  Feel
+free to subscribe to our 
+[mailing list](http://lists.gag.com/mailman/listinfo/altusmetrum).  We also 
+hang out on IRC channel #altusmetrum on irc.oftc.net if you have
+questions that aren't answered here.  And if you're a Facebook user, you
+can join the [Altus Metrum](http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=341167482968)
+Facebook group.
+
+Our main projects include radio links.  If you don't already have one, 
+getting an [Amateur Radio](./Radio) license would be a good thing to do!
 
 And if you just can't wait to show your support for our efforts, visit
 our [Cafe Press Logo Shop](http://cafepress.com/altusmetrum) or our